Cozy Picture Books To Read This Winter
When it’s cold outside, nothing beats cozying up with a good picture book. These winter-themed titles highlight comforting traditions and activities, from shared baths and winter snuggles to tucking a house in for the night. Featuring seasonal creatures like the yeti and polar bear, these books bring the hygge vibes we need to fully enjoy winter.
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Add to BookshelfAlice in a Winter Wonderland
by Jan Brett
Jan Brett’s stunning interpretation of Alice in Wonderland transports the tale to the Alaskan tundra, with beloved characters reimagined as native Alaskan animals. It is a delightful and visually rich retelling of the classic story.
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A Polar Bear in the Snow
by Mac Barnett
Follow a polar bear as it travels across an Arctic landscape. The striking cut-paper-and-ink illustrations capture the bear’s quiet strength against the snow, creating a thoughtful and charming story for young animal lovers.
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A Cozy Winter Day
by Eliza Wheeler
In Acorn Village, a community of forest animals enjoys the many pleasures of winter, from baking, reading, and art to playing in the snow. With sing-alongs, stories by the fire, warm drinks, and snuggly bedtimes, this title feels like a winter classic in the making.
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Polar Bears (New & Updated)
by Gail Gibbons
This new and updated edition of the classic nonfiction picture book from seasoned children’s author Gail Gibbons breaks down everything young readers want to know about polar bears. Readers will learn where polar bears live, how they survive the cold, and how they care for their cubs.
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The Abominable Snow Dancer
by Steph Lau
In this playful story, a clumsy yeti dreams of becoming a dancer. Filled with magical creatures, bright energy, and big-hearted humor, this colorful picture book celebrates perseverance, self-discovery, and the joy of dancing to your own rhythm.
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Time for Bed, Old House
by Janet Costa Bates
A child spending his first night at Grandpa’s house feels nervous about bedtime. To help him settle in, Grandpa explains that they need to say goodnight to the house and read it a story before drifting off to sleep.
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Cozy
by Jan Brett
A warm and cozy muskox becomes a shelter for a group of clever animals seeking refuge from an Alaskan storm. With her signature detail and charm, Jan Brett introduces young readers to a lovable character in this gorgeous story about sharing, friendship, and living in harmony.
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The Polar Bear and the Ballerina
by Eric Velasquez
A young African American ballerina and a polar bear form a special bond in this surprisingly thoughtful, wordless picture book about alienation, empathy, and kindred spirits. The unlikely pair makes for a cozy winter story filled with heartfelt themes.
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Snuggle Season
by Jaimie MacGibbon
This charming title celebrates the simple joys and cozy rituals of winter, especially the many forms a snuggle can take. With warm illustrations and rhythmic text, this book is the first in a new series about family closeness.
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The Big Bath House
by Kyo Maclear
Unconventionally cozy, this gorgeous picture book celebrates steaming hot baths, togetherness, and body positivity. Inspired by the author’s childhood memories, it follows the journey to a traditional Japanese bathhouse and the rituals of shared bathtime in a traditional Japanese bathhouse.
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A Thousand White Butterflies
by Jessica Betancourt-Perez and Karen Lynn Williams
Now available in paperback, this tender story follows Isabella, a girl who has recently arrived in the United States and misses her father in South America. When a snowstorm cancels her first day of school, Isabella still finds a way to connect and make a new friend.
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